PODCAST SCRIPT TEMPLATE
Show: [Show name]   Episode: [Number and title]   Length: about 30 minutes

COLD OPEN  (0:30)
[One surprising line from later in the episode]
[Why it matters to the listener, in one sentence]

INTRO AND THEME  (1:00)
[Show name] is the show where [who it's for] learn [what they get].
I'm [host name], [one-line reason to trust you].

EPISODE SETUP  (1:30)
Today we're tackling [episode topic].
By the end, you'll know [the one takeaway].
[Guest name and why they're here, if it's an interview]

SEGMENT 1  (9:00)
[First main point or first big question]
[Story or example that proves it]
[What the listener should do with it]

AD READ  (1:00)
This episode is brought to you by [Sponsor name].
[The problem Sponsor name solves, in the listener's words]
Go to [sponsor URL] and use code [promo code] for [offer].

SEGMENT 2  (9:00)
[Second main point or the deeper question]
[A common mistake or counterpoint]
[One practical step the listener can take this week]

LISTENER QUESTION  (3:30)
[Listener first name] from [city] asks, [their question].
[Your straight answer]
[How listeners can send in their own question]

RECAP  (2:00)
[Takeaway 1]
[Takeaway 2]
[Takeaway 3]

CALL TO ACTION  (1:00)
If this episode helped, [one action, like follow, review or share].
[Where to find the show notes or resources]

OUTRO  (1:30)
Next week, [teaser for the next episode].
Thanks to [guest or team]. I'm [host name], and this has been [show name].